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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.92, 440.82 and 163.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.92, 440.82 and 163.96 is: 245.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.92 : 440.82 = 163.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.92/440.82 = 163.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.92x = 440.82 × 163.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.92x = 72,276.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,276.85/293.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.91

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